Sr Software Engineer - Bioinformatics

Natera • Austin, TX

Company

Natera

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full Time

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Sr Software Engineer

LOCATION: Preferably Austin, TX but open to remote, USA

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Be part of a software engineering organization (this is not an R&D position), responsible for designing and implementing bioinformatics and full-stack code for tertiary analysis (SOP automation, technical review, variant curation and case review systems)
  • Design and implement Python, Java (Spring), React and Angular software components.
  • Engage with cross-functional teams such as Product Management, R&D, software architects, and senior leadership, aiming to improve existing processes and systems used for tertiary analysis.
  • Analyze and improve existing front-end applications and propose solutions based on technical (software) experience and bioinformatics knowledge.
  • Provide transparency and working progress on deliverables.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 5+ years of experience with bioinformatics or software development for Health Care, focusing on clinical sample processing, variant curation and interpretation, annotations and diagnostic report generation.
  • 3+ years of experience in Python development. Java and SpringBoot are a plus.
  • Preferably a full-stack engineer with React and Angular experience or knowledge.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Able to write and use SQL queries effectively.
  • Experience in working with an agile software development team using test-driven development and unit testing framework.
  • Good understanding of browser rendering behavior and performance.
  • Knowledge in REST API design concepts and JSON.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Bioinformatics degree (MS or PhD)
  • Degree or experience in Computing Science, Engineering or Molecular Biology (proven software development experience is required for molecular biologists)
  • Experienced with WDL pipelines, AWS Omics or other genomics platform providers.
  • Experience with public domain data sources, e.g. Clinvar, gnomAD preferred.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Good communication skills in group-chat and over telephone.
  • Demonstrated teamwork skills with a solid analytical background.

The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

Austin, TX

$124,700—$155,900 USD

OUR OPPORTUNITY

Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.

The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!

For more information, visit www.natera.com.

Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents. 

Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/

Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.

For more information:
- BBB announcement on job scams 
- FBI Cyber Crime resource page 

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Date Posted

04/13/2024

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